Waugh syndrome

Discussion:

Waugh syndrome is characterized by the association of:

This entity has been rarely described in the literature. The mobile right colon in the intestinal malrotation may be considered as a predisposing factor intussusception 1.

The key to the diagnosis is the location of the intussusception on the left side of the abdomen, which should lead to malrotation (case confirmed at surgery).

Additional contributors:

  • ZE. Boudiaf, MD, CHU, Constantine, Algeria
  • D. Merazga, MD, EPH Benbella, Khenchla, Algeria
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